Gluten-Free at Toro Mexican Street Food

Toro Mexican Street Food

16 recent ratings
$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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14 ratings

As rated by the community

22 Raymond Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac
2 months ago

I used to love this place! I came all the time when I lived nearby. I grabbed dinner when visiting the area today, my standard 2 beef barbacoa tacos and sharing chips and guac with my partner. I asked if the fryer was still dedicated gluten free and was told yes. And well, the food was excellent as always but a few hours later, I’m having a lot of stomach pain. Without getting into too much detail, I feel very sick. And I don’t know. Maybe it was just the food. I rarely eat beef. But this used to be my go to order and was never a problem before. So, maybe it was cross contamination. I’m really not sure. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
4 months ago

Update September 2024: no longer dedicated GF. They assured me it would be safe with no CC, but I got nervous while we were waiting for our food and decided to check updated reviews here. Saw new reviews that mentioned people getting sick, and I decided that I just couldn't risk it. Too late to cancel my order, so my husband will eat it. Very disappointing.

It was so nice to be able to order anything and not worry about it, because everything is gluten free! The food was great! It's the kind of place where you order & pay at the counter and they bring the food to you, do don't expect full sit down service.

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7 months ago

Many gluten free options, portions. Not too spicy, but with spicy sauces available for your discretion. Friendly staff and fast service.

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  • — Wraps
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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
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Symptomatic Celiac

You can use Toast to order: https://www.toasttab.com/toro-loco-mexican-street-food-22-raymond-rd/v3/ They have extensive options to customize each dish, Allergy buttons, and a “Gluten Allergy” option - so you can write special instructions. And you can even choose curbside pickup!

2 years ago
Symptomatic Celiac

Right next to Whole Foods.

2 years ago
Gluten Intolerant

There's parking behind the restaurant, pretty much no parking in front

3 years ago

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Celiac
7 months ago

** update no longer dedicated GF, still have options available, just not the same safety** Dedicated GF, pickup or call ahead because busy nights wait can be long

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  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Vegan options
  • — Lunch
  • — Online ordering
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Symptomatic Celiac
8 months ago

Amazing, everything is great and gluten free. Gluten free burrito and churros!

Updating this review- I ate here in the summer and was ill for the rest of the night. I thought it was my stomach being off. I ate chips and queso, a chicken taco and a shrimp taco.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
9 months ago

UPDATE: 2024 no longer safe!! I got a burrito bowl before a concert without checking the updated reviews this winter and then got sick. Thought it was the dairy but nope, they’ve introduced gluten to the kitchen and cross contamination. If you’re celiac do not go unless the kitchen goes back to being completely free of gluten.

Originally review: Very safe! Had the burrito. It’s great west hartford has a dedicated gluten free restaurant.

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  • — Lunch
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  • — Takeout
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Celiac
10 months ago

We stopped here on the drive from NJ to Maine each direction. The staff very knowledgeable and follow gluten free protocols for all. The only gluten containing item is the burrito wrap which they have an equivalent GF version. You wouldn’t even tell it’s gluten free. The churros were amazing. Highly recommend as I’m a sensitive celiac along with 2 kids. We all ordered different things and no issues of contamination. Even their hot sauce is gluten free and safe! The entire menu can be gluten free so there is no need for a separate menu here.

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  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — No dedicated kitchen
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  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Lunch
  • — Healthy options
  • — Takeout
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Celiac
11 months ago

I use to love eating here and still would if I didn’t have Celiac. Food is good but is not safe anymore to eat. The last two times I ate here I got extremely sick.

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Celiac
1 year ago

Update Feb 2024: the gluten is back! Flour tortillas for burritos cooked on same surface as GF burritos. We had no problems with tacos, cheese quesadilla, and french fries, but SO bummed they are no longer 100% GF.

We ate here in Dec. 2023 and talked with them in detail. The gluten buns (see some other reviews) are a thing of the past. The kitchen is back to being 100% gluten free.

We like the food here. They have kids options and some vegetarian options. We've had a few special requests in the past that they always accommodate.

They also make a mean mezcal margarita.

It's awesome for the family to enjoy a place and everything on the menu without worries.

Seating is limited, especially in indoors but is a nice casual place.

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Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

UPDATE: NO LONGER GF SAFE

Just ate there and was assured there was a gf fryer and "concerns" about cross contamination. That didn't sound right so I tested the gf burrito and Nima says it has gluten. I'd already eaten some and now am sick. So sad bc I loved this place before they moved.

Old review: 500 stars!!!! This was the most amazing meal I've had all year. Everything on the menu is gf. Lots i choose from, tons of flavor.

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — No dedicated fryer
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  • — Vegan options
  • — Online ordering
  • — Takeout
  • — Good for keto
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Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Called to ask if they were back to being 100% GF and the girl on the phone said no, they still have regular gluten buns in house. But use protocols to ensure no cross contamination apparently. Still wary to eat here again, used to eat here weekly until they decided to put regular buns on their menu.

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Wheat Allergy
1 year ago

My favorite place in west Hartford and the only place I can get a gf burrito!

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Delicious food! Everything there is gluten free and they were able to accommodate vegetarian options too.

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Celiac
1 year ago

They claim to have a 100% GF kitchen, though they do offer a sandwich with a regular roll (you can pay extra for a GF roll). Ate here without problems, though the food is rather salty!

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
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  • — Dedicated kitchen
  • — Food NOT flagged
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  • — Takeout
Celiac
1 year ago

Kitchen now has gluten buns. Not mentioned in their advertising or menu. Will not go back.

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Celiac
1 year ago

Oh no! Updated 5/14/23 * We had dinner after sports this evening. We’ve eaten here at least a dozen times since our original visit. It was always fine. Tonight, two hours after eating my son became very sick. Classic gluten symptoms for him. Another recent review by another user seems to indicate cross contact. He hadn’t eaten anything else all day that could possibly pose a risk. This is so very upsetting for us. I did call and let them know. The manager wrote down what he ate and said she would be speaking with her manager asap. We will give it a couple months before we return*

We have eaten here three times. We’ve had tacos, empanadas, hamburgers, guacamole, French fries, chips, corn dogs and a few desserts. All three times the food was fabulous and enjoyed by everyone. It’s a takeout style restaurant with about three indoor tables and maybe six picnic tables out front.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Online ordering
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  • — Outdoor seating
Celiac
1 year ago

This place was great, food is excellent. However they advertise as being a 100% gluten free kitchen which is extremely concerning as they offer regular buns for sandwiches. CC is definitely possible. You can't say you have a fully gluten free kitchen but not have one. Please get rid of the buns or stop saying you are fully gluten free. It's very misleading.

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — No dedicated kitchen
1 year ago

The food was quite good. However, they do have regular buns for the burgers, thus making the kitchen not 100% gluten free. I’m a bit concerned about the CC..

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Food NOT flagged
  • — No dedicated kitchen
1 year ago

Food was amazing, as a person who had celiac restaurants with all GF menus are few and far between, so this was a breath of fresh air. I would definitely recommend the tacos

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Celiac
1 year ago

100% gluten free and the food is excellent. You get a lot for your money. Highly recommend it.

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1 year ago

100% gluten free kitchen so good

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

I've eaten here so many times in the last couple years since it opened and this had become my new favorite restaurant! I never had an issue until the last 2 times I got violently ill within 20 minutes of eating. I thought I was having a reaction to some other unknown food until I saw the other reviews on here. Both times I had the fish and shrimp taco, I had never tried these before so maybe they were always unsafe? Hopefully they can figure out what it is so that people stop getting sick. I called and let them know I got sick and they assured me everything is gluten free. I also noticed they changed their corn tortillas recently.

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1 year ago

Confused because they say it’s dedicated gluten free but I got sick a couple hours after eating there. I got the crispy shrimp…we called just to make sure that it was definitely gluten free and they confirmed.

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1 year ago

Crispy Shrimp tacos were great so were the empanadas. They were both must haves. Service was friendly and quick. We plan on coming back next time we’re in town.

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Gluten Intolerant
1 year ago

Amazing food, margaritas, and dessert. It was authentic Mexican food and great not to have to worry about cross contamination

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Celiac
1 year ago

Great spot— fully GF Mexican.

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Celiac
1 year ago

Everything is gluten free. The reason for the bad review is because I came far away to try a churro for the first time and they were out….. super disappointed

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Celiac
1 year ago

Amazing food! So many options everything is gluten free. Tuesdays for taco Tuesday most tacos are only $3 too!

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

This place was amazing!! My church group went to this place for me as I have celiac and they never would have known it was a gluten free restaurant!! Excellent service and food tasted so good!!

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Gluten Intolerant
2 years ago

Torta’s were amazing. Dedicated gluten free.

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2 years ago

Amazing food. 100% gluten free kitchen

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Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Great options, great flavors. Nice to choose from anything on the menu without extra charges for mediocre gf “bread” or “crust”.

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  • — Vegetarian options
  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Dog friendly
  • — Lunch
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Not as good as the other locations, but great for a quick lunch. Be careful! The Tonga, chips and anything else with the Tajin seasoning is full of MSG and made a couple of us nauseated.

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Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Delicious!!! Best tortillas and chips. Loved the shrimp taco! 100% Gluten free and hard to believe!

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2 years ago

We love this place! Entire menu is GF. Great tacos! Love the fish, pork, and gringa tacos!

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Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Delicious! Even my non gf friend loved it!!

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Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

I have gotten sick here the last two times eating. Each time I had chips, guacamole, tacos, etc. there is something not right. I have been sick for over 48 hours non stop.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

Really delicious food and nice, friendly service staff. So nice for my celiac child to be able to pick from the whole menu. Shrimp appetizer was amazing!

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2 years ago
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  • — Good for dairy-free
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2 years ago

Our server was so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. I cannot wait to return to Avon just so we can go back.

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3 years ago

Just finished devouring my first takeout order from Toro Loco Mexican Street... delicious. I had heard good things, so I ordered a variety of small bites and a couple of tacos. The street corn esquites, empanadas, and molotes were all fantastic... and the beef barbacoa taco was BOMB. So. Good. Margaritas were tasty, too. I was able to confirm at pickup that everything was totally gluten-free, and the staff were super-friendly. Can't wait to go back!

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Celiac
3 years ago

Food and service were great. We will be back.

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Symptomatic Celiac
3 years ago

Take out family pack of tacos. Very good flavor. Beef, chicken and pork. Pork and chicken were delish. Overall everything a little salty but tasty. Will be back. Did not get sick, and the menu when ordering you can clearly indicate any allergen/food issues.

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Gluten Sensitive
3 years ago

Dedicated GF. We had empanadas, two different tacos, and a quesadilla. Everything was loaded with flavor and the portions were larger than we expected. Service was friendly. Can't wait to go back!

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  • — Good for keto
Celiac
3 years ago

Flavorful and delicious!

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